CFA Applauds Key Budget Announcements for Agriculture

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is giving the thumbs up to several key announcements in Monday’s federal budget that will aid farmers.

CN Railway Tops CP Bid for Kansas City Southern

Canadian National Railway has put a sweeter offer on the table for Kansas City Southern (KCS).

Canola Exports Showing Signs of Slowing

Canadian grain and oilseed exports are continuing to run at a strong pace, although red-hot canola shipments are finally starting to cool.

Slowing Palm Oil Production a ‘Game Changer’

Map: Some Relief but No Drought Buster

The southeastern corn of Manitoba and east-central Saskatchewan received the bulk of the precipitation that fell earlier this week, providing at least some drought relief but no widespread remedy.

No Disaster Likely but Reasons for Weather Concern

Partial Strike Called at Port of Montreal

The stakes are rising for Canadian agricultural shipments after the union representing workers at the Port of Montreal on Saturday called a partial strike that will impact overtime and weekend work.

Strong Cash Receipts Expected for Crops, Hogs in 2021

Some Relief for Dry Eastern Prairie

Mother Nature looks to be finally coming through for producers across the eastern Prairie.

Map: Worsening Drought in March

Livestock Feeders Looking at Alternative Options

With feedgrain prices remaining strong, Prairie livestock feeders are beginning to look at alternative options.

Chart: More Volatility Likely Ahead for Canola Futures

Even more volatility is likely ahead for already wildly gyrating canola futures.

Some Reward but Risks Too in Planting Early

Warm and sunny weather may be tempting, but Ontario producers ought to first weigh the risks and rewards of planting this early before heading to the fields, according to Real Agriculture agronomist Peter Johnson.